Cássio Werneck (born 17 February 1974)[1] is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, instructor and owner of Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located in Sacramento, California.[2]
| Cássio Werneck | |
|---|---|
 Cassio Werneck Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship 2013, Gold Medal Victory | |
| Born | 17 February 1974 Brazilia, Brazil |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb; 12.3 st) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Rank | 4th deg. BJJ black belt |
| Notable school(s) | Cassio Werneck BJJ, Sacramento CA |
| Website | www.cassiowerneck.com |
Early years
editWerneck began training in martial arts at 11 years old, practicing Capoeira for 4 years. He switched to grappling in 1991, moving to a Judo club where he was coached by sensei Miura. Cassio was exposed to more of the self-defence aspect of jiu-jitsu through Professor Sardella, a member of the Federal Police. In 1993, Werneck's focus turned to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.[3]
Grappling career
editWerneck fought in the Southern California Pro-Am Invitational 2003, where he beat Jeff Newton in the opening round before losing to Rener Gracie in the quarter-final. The match with Gracie drew attention due to a controversial finish, where Werneck claimed that he did not tap.[4]
Werneck competed at the IBJJF Master World Championship on September 2, 2023, where he won the master 4 middleweight division.[5]
Teaching career
editAthletes such as Randy Couture, Frank Mir, Dan Henderson and Urijah Faber have also trained under Cassio at his Sacramento location.[3]
Cassio has conducted seminars in the Middle East as well as in the U.S. and Brazil.[6]
Championships
edit| Year | Placing | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2000 | 1st | Brazilian State Champion[6] |
| 1995-2000 | 1st | Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championships |
| 1995 | 3rd | Brazilian National Championship |
| 1996 | 3rd | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 1997 | 2nd | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 1997 | 1st | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 1998 | 1st | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 1998 | 3rd | Brazilian National Championship |
| 1999 | 3rd | Brazilian National Championship |
| 2000 | 3rd | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 2001 | 3rd | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 2002 | 1st | Brazilian Cup |
| 2002 | 1st | U.S. Open, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| 2003 | 1st | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 2003 | 1st | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 2004 | 1st | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Brazilian Team |
| 2004 | 2nd | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Cup |
| 2004 | 2nd | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 2005 | 1st | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Brazilian Team |
| 2005 | 2nd | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 2008 | 1st | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Middle-weight Championship |
| 2010 | 1st | Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
| 2012 | 1st | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors |
| 2012 | 1st | World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship |
| 2013 | 1st | Pan-American Championship |
| 2013 | 2nd | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors |
| 2015 | 1st | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors |
| 2016 | 1st | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors |
| 2017 | 1st | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors |
| 2018 | 2nd | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors |
| 2019 | 1st | World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors |
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 2 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2-0 | Ashe Bowman | Submission (armbar) | WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem | May 5, 2006 | 2 | 2:05 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Toby Imada | Submission (triangle choke) | WEC 15 | May 19, 2005 | 2 | 2:54 | Lemoore, California, United States |
References
edit- ^ "Cassio Werneck Jiu-Jitsu". BJJ Heroes. 2014. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu". Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ^ a b "Cassio Werneck". Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ^ Burne, Kathrine. "Throwback: Rener Gracie vs Cassio Werneck Ends In Controversy". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "BJJ Legends Star In IBJJF Master World Championship 2023". Jitsmagazine. 3 September 2023.
- ^ a b "California Jiu Jitsu Instructor: Cassio Werneck". Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Archived from the original on 2009-01-20. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
External links
edit- Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Sacramento CA [1]
- BJJ Instructional Videos [2]
- "Research: Cassio Werneck interview". YouTube. 17 October 2006. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- Professional MMA record for Cassio Werneck from Sherdog
